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Sri Lanka Backroads Cycling Tour

9 days
From Negombo to Colombo
4.8 (17 reviews)
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Bicycle
Pedal through scenic landscapes on two wheels
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French
Group Size 4 - 16
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Colombo to Negombo

    Colombo to Negombo
    Start point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport, 09:00 - 17:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Negombo
    • Welcome Dinner at local restaurant
  3. Day 2

    Negombo to Dambulla

    Negombo to Dambulla
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycling ride through fishing villages and coastal roads (~45 km)
    • Transfer to Dambulla
  4. Day 3

    Dambulla - Sigiriya

    Dambulla - Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning cycling through village roads and irrigation canals (~33 km)
    • Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Optional summit walk at Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Dambulla to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycling ride through scenic countryside (~40 km)
    • Guided visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Kandy Lake
  6. Day 5

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kandy-Ella Hill Country Train Journey
    • Gentle cycling around Nuwara Eliya (~27 km)
  7. Day 6

    Nuwara Eliya to Haputale

    Nuwara Eliya to Haputale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through highlands with botanical gardens and tea estates (~49 km)
    • Visit to Nine Arch Bridge and Ella viewpoints
    Landmarks
    Nine Arch Bridge
  8. Day 7

    Haputale to Yala Region

    Haputale to Yala Region
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycling descent through changing landscapes with waterfalls (~50 km)
    • Visit to Buduruwagala Temple
    • Visit to Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
    Landmarks
    Buduruwagala Temple
  9. Day 8

    Yala to Galle

    Yala to Galle
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Early-morning jeep safari in Yala National Park
    • Guided wildlife viewing (elephants, leopards, birds)
    • Final coastal ride to Galle (~36 km)
    • Farewell Dinner
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
  10. Day 9

    Galle to Colombo

    Galle to Colombo
    End point
    Airport Interchange, Maththala, Hambantota, Sri Lanka (Colombo Airport, 12:00 - 14:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Galle to Colombo

    Optional Activities

    • Pre-tour accommodation in Colombo
    • Post-tour accommodation in Colombo

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Tour ID: 346011

  • Currency
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    Sri Lanka Rupee
    Sri Lanka
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type D. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

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    Sri Lanka
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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